Introduction to Taino Society

Who was the leader of the Taino society?

• Christopher Columbus

• Cacique

• Governor

• Prime Minister

The Taino society sometimes had female chiefs.

• True

• False

What custom was seen as a sign of beauty to the Taino people?

• Having a beautiful voice

• Being a skillful football player

• Having a flat forehead

• Having a beautiful name

Who wore the longest skirt in a Taino village?

• Daughter of the chief

• Sister of the chief

• Mother of the chief

• Wife of the chief

Select the geographical features where the Taino villages were found?

• Hillside

• Rivers

• Caves

• Plains

Who was the main god worshipped by the Taino people?

• Allah

• Zemi

• KulKulKan

• Jehovah

What was the Taino ballgame called?

• Arieto

• Caneye

• Mitayno

• Batu